1978 d lincoln cent

[Guest]

i found this 1978 d lincoln while metal detecting,, and looks like to me that the mint mark is filled and theres something going on the rim on the east side by liberty. can anyone tell me what is up with this coin and if it is worth anything other then face val. many thx

[VAB2013]

Your coin is in amazingly good shape to be found metal detecting. Here are some words from the Glossary to get you started with what I think you are seeing.

Misaligned Die
Railroad Rim (Partial collar strike)
Broken Mint Mark Punch

[jfines69]

I'm with VAB on everything except the Railroad Rim... Can you get a pic of the rev and of the coins edge on the side near LIBERTY???